Engine settings

Post by **Onne** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:15 pm

Hello all!

I was working on my sidevalve today. And I'd like to know the settings of the engine. How much do I torque up the bolts etc. What is the valve clearance

Oh and how do I get the rust out of my water channels?
I have got it moving btw, so it turns over by hand

Onne

Post by **Cam** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:43 pm

Valve clearance: 0.023" (0.58mm) when cold. 0.017" (0.43mm) when hot (inlet and exhaust).

Can't find any torque settings for the MM, but I know a few are listed.

Flush with a hose and reverse flush until the water runs clear for the water channels.

Post by **Onne** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 9:45 pm

Cheers for the valves. Probably the last thing to do on the engine,but it's a start!

Onne

Post by **Cam** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 10:04 pm

Onne, get a workshop manual and driver's handbook for the MM on eBay, there's usually a few around.

Post by **Onne** » Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:50 am

will try and get one!

Post by **Chris Morley** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 1:01 am

Onne, have a look at this website:

http://home.planet.nl/~beere101/BK03MAIN.html

The first book (The book of the Morris Eight and the Morris Minor) comes up very often on E-Bay. If you obtain the 1952 or 55 edition it will cover both of your cars.

Post by **Scott** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 5:52 am

You'll find there's not too many torque settings listed in the manuals. I've a few different types & none have the head bolt torque settings.
I've followed the 'A' series settings & they've been OK for the last 20 years or so.
The crankshaft bearings cap bolts are lock wired so a bit of variance is needed to line everything up.

Post by **Onne** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 6:50 am

Cheers for that!

Post by **wimor** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 4:05 pm

Onne,

I have a CD with all information.

Stuur me een PM met je adres en ik stuur je een kopie.

Wimor

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 4:30 pm

Gasp! Surely Kopying it's illegal?

Post by **wimor** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 8:44 pm

You be able to read Dutch?

Wimor[/img]

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:07 pm

When the subject's CD's and the word "Kopie" crops up, then yes

Helps that my computer can translate it, too...

Post by **Onne** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:57 pm

Thje dutch never copy. at least me don't admit it.

Post by **bigginger** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:01 pm

Nor do us Brits, not ever. Never. At all. Honest, Officer...

Post by **Onne** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 7:39 am

As long as you don't sell them I guess, it's only a bit illegal

Post by **TerryG** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 10:03 am

In the UK you are entitled to one personal backup copy, any additional copies infringe copyright. Probably best to discuss via PM. (A friend of mine had a police raid a few years ago as he was producing HUNDREDS of copies of bits of software, he only ended up with a £500 fine though and the confiscation of all the CDs)

Post by **Onne** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 4:59 pm

I will indeed. I'll just lend his CD and put the info on paper

Post by **mike.perry** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 6:04 pm

Torque Settings are as follows:-
Cylinder Head Bolts 44lbs.ft.
Main Bearings 42lbs.ft.
Big Ends 27lbs.ft.
Flywheel Bolts 44 lbs.ft.
Do not over tighten or you will stretch the bolts.
Tappets 0.017" hot, Impossible! 0.018" cold
Michael Perry
Series MM Registrar

Post by **Onne** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 7:44 pm

You are absolutely brilliant! Thanks a lot!

Post by **Squiggle** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 12:52 pm

mike.perry wrote:Torque Settings are as follows:-
Cylinder Head Bolts 44lbs.ft.
Main Bearings 42lbs.ft.
Big Ends 27lbs.ft.
Flywheel Bolts 44 lbs.ft.
Do not over tighten or you will stretch the bolts.
Tappets 0.017" hot, Impossible! 0.018" cold
Michael Perry
Series MM Registrar

How about wheel bolts for the 1952 Series MM's please?